The University of Queensland
dental school offers the Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) (Honours) program. This dentistry program provides students with the knowledge,
skills and attitude they require in order to become competent practitioners of dentistry. These include the application of
scientific principles to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases and abnormalities. First-year students are
introduced to dental practice and oral rehabilitation, and also undertake courses in oral biosciences and biomedical
foundations in oral health. The remaining four years of the program consist of three years of applied dental science and one year
(34 weeks) of extramural clinical practice.

Clinical work begins in second year and is broadened in the third and fourth years of study. Each student is assigned patients
and is then responsible for the dental care of these patients. Clinical work in areas such as general dental practice,
operative dentistry, orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, periodontics and prosthodontics is undertaken at UQ's School of Dentistry.
Students gain experience in the areas of oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial surgery in Brisbane dental teaching hospitals.
The final year of study provides external clinical experience. Students will be rotated to a variety of state government health
clinics throughout Queensland, including rural, school, hospital and community clinics.

Unique Features of the Program

Virtual PatientsCommencing in the pre-clinical years and right throughout the Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) program, students will work
with Virtual Patients. Virtual Patients provide students with a connection between the dental sciences and the practice of
dentistry by immersing them in real-world situations through the use of patient simulations.

This innovative program is an alternative to traditional teaching methods and provides our students with a challenging and engaging
student-centred learning environment, enabling students to practice their clinical skills using simulations, before they enter the
clinical years of the program. In later years, the program exposes students to a diverse range of complex cases.

An Integrated Approach The Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) Honours program at the University of Queensland embraces an integrated approach to study, with
student-centred modes of learning as the principal learning style. The second year of the dental program provides the major
scientific foundations, and in later years builds on this base, particularly through problem-based learning.

The aim of this integrated curriculum is to provide clinically relevant education in basic sciences and scientifically based
education in clinical care. The curriculum focuses on outcomes and on preparation for general practice.

The Clinical Practice YearA critical component of the curriculum is the final clinical practice year, during which time students are placed within
Queensland health clinics throughout the state for a period of 39 weeks. This occurs as a series of rotations through different
zones and includes clinics in rural, school, hospital and community-based settings.

Students are able to apply and further develop their diagnostic and clinical skills in a relatively independent environment with
access to experienced practitioners.

Professional Certification/Accreditation Information

The Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) is a five-year undergraduate program that qualifies a graduate to register as a dentist in all
Australian states and New Zealand. Additionally, the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) recognizes the reciprocal
agreement between the Australian Dental Council and the Commission of Dental Accreditation of Canada, which allows accredited
graduates of either body to practice dentistry in Australia or Canada. For Canadian students studying at the University of
Queensland, this means that they will return home and follow the same process as Canadian domestic graduates with licensure
being granted after successfully sitting the National Dental Examination Board of Canada.

Admissions Criteria/Entry Requirements for Canadians

There are two entry pathways in to the Bachelor of Dental Science Honours program at the University of
Queensland:

1. High School

To be eligible to apply via this pathway, applicants must have

completed a high school diploma;

completed prerequisite subjects Grade 12 English and chemistry (biology is also recommended);

attained an average of 90% or higher in their top five to six Grade 12 classes (depending on your province); and

not have completed any post-secondary studies

2. University

To be eligible to apply via this pathway, applicants must have

completed at least one year of full-time studies towards an undergraduate degree;

completed prerequisite subjects including Grade 12 English and Chemistry, or an equivalent or higher level course at a
university level; and

have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.5 on a 7-point scale in university studies.

Total Number of Places in the Program: 40

Number of Places Available for International Students: 40

Application Deadline: This program is full for the 2019 intake. UQ has a general application deadline of October 30 each year or until the program is full.